If you are in danger, if your hearts are confused,
turn to Mary; she is our comfort, our help;
turn towards her and you will be helped.

 
St. Frances Cabrini, 20th century

Mary is wonderful, beyond all wonders.

 
St. Aelred, 12th century

The disciple whom Jesus loved
brought Mary into his home, into his life.
These words of the Gospel are seen as an invitation
to all Christians, to bring Mary into their lives.

 
St. Jose Maria Escriva, 20th century

Rest, like the Virgin, on the cross of Jesus,
and you will not be deprived of comfort.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

Hear us, be near us, be favorable to us,
help us, most powerful Mother,
that our minds may be cleansed from stains
and our darkness illuminated.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

When we feel our cross weighing upon us,
let us have recourse to Mary,
‘Consoler of the Afflicted’.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

When all the sins of your life
seem to rise up against you, don’t give up hope!
On the contrary, call your holy mother Mary,
with the faith and abandonment of a child.
She will bring peace to your soul.

 
cf St. Jose Maria Escriva, 20th century

The Blessed Virgin is like a good mother who,
not content with looking after all her children in general,
watches over each one separately.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century